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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/1969 Council MinutesThe March 10, 1969 regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. with all members present (Mr. Rosengren arriving late.) The following correction was made to the February 24 minutes: page 2, paragraph 8, after Village Inspector insert: and the payment of the necessary inspection fees, although the code is not yet in effect. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the February 24, 1969, minutes as corrected. Second- ed by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. The Clerk stated that Mr. Richard Hauer wished to have his salary reduced from $75 /mo. to $74 per month in order not to join PERA. Mr. Jaworski moved that the salary of Assistant Constable Hauer be reduced to $74.00 per month. Seconded by Mr. Bohjaa- en. Carried. The typewriter to be sold from the Municipal Court equipment is a Smith- Corona electric portable, with a list price of $201.50. The Clerk will inspect the machine. Letters from J. R. Stockstead and RCPA (with payment of $1000) were read. The Clerk was instructed that the hardshell for the Jandric plat was not to be signed as there were omissions in their street bond that need to be added. Mr. John Juleen will be contacted about the possibility of attending the State Fire School to be held in April. The Clerk was instructed to write the Civil Defense telling them that they are covered under the Village's workmen's compensation insurance; also that they had been authorized to respond to any call from the Anoka County Water Patrol during the spring flooding under our mutual aid agreement. The Clerk read from a letter from North Central Public Service Company stating that a price increase from their supplier would result in a rate increase for customers effective March first. Mr. Locher mentioned that the City of Coon Rapids was fight- ing this increase since there had been no hearing in Minnesota regarding it. Mr. William Beck, a planner from Consulting Services, Corp., will talk to the Council on April 14th. The Clerk mentioned that the checks paid at each meeting would not be listed henceforth in the minutes as monliy sheets on receipts, expenditures and payroll were being made. Mr. Jawroski inquired of Mr. Locher whether a mobile unit can legally be used to sign up persons for voter registration. He was told that this is legal on public roadways. Also, the Clerk, who is Commissioner of Registration, may appoint a deputy to ride in such a vehicle, or to preside in the office for such registration. Registration closes 20 days prior to the election in order to give theCommissioner time to get the files in order. Pay for the Commissioner is not mandatory under State law, but is allowed. Mr. Charles Tooker from Beckman, Swenson and Associates, Planners, spoke for some time to the Council telling them that his firm has been in this area for three years after working in Pennsylvania and Indiana. They have completed planning in Vadnais Heights and are nearly through in Farmington. Their program usually con- sists of 1) background work with the Planning Board, etc. 2) detailing and com- prehensive work even to open space and transportation, and 3) drafting ordinances enforcing the planning. Mr. Tooker stated that public awareness was the key factor in acceptance of long -range plans. The public initially takes a negative attitude, but after several hearings the public's ideas on the plans are taken into consideration and a Plan is created that is useable for several years. His firm also does shorter -term and specialized studies; some of these evolve into total planning. Mr. Tooker stated that he himself would be responsible for serving Lino Lakes if the firm is considered. (He also worked for weveral years as a landscape architect.) Mr. Tooker proceeded to show maps of the Farmington area: 1) existing zoning; 2) housing conditions; 3) public utilities; 4) road surfacing; 5) street and traffic volume; 6) terraine profiles; 7) underground water channels; 8) soil associations; 9) sketch plans, initial and revised, these shown to the P&Z, public and school board; 10) potential uses so that Federal programs could be used to acquire land for these uses; 11) central business area study; 12) con- dition of structures in the business district, this also showing the Village Hall to be the center of the district. These final reports would be out about the first of April; planning had cost Farmington about $10,000. Mr. Tooker pre- sented the information brochure put out by Vadnais Heights. Chrystall Ahlmen from the audience asked Mr. Tooker whether he had taken into consideration the effect of the coming airport on this area. Mr. Tooker answered that he had of course not done any detailed work on the area as yet, and that a solid feel of the area must be achieved before planning can be done. He replied to Mr. Bohjanen's query that he would rely on the Village Engineer's groundwork for maps already completed. Also, he could use some information from other nearby municipalities in the planning. Budgeting can be worked out. He will be glad to make a proposal for Lino Lakes if his firm is granted the work of planning, but did not care to stick his neck out as we are to hear from another firm. Mr. Waldemar Hill brought copies of the 1968 audit for the Council and went through a bit of the summary of funds. The total assessed value for 1968-9 is $1,244,005.00. The mill rate was set at 41.36, down 4 malls from last year. The valuation was much higher than last year due to the revaluation of all residen- tial by the Assessor as required by State law in order to equalize property values in the State. He was thanked for this prompt report. Mr. Cardinal reported that there had been no Planning Board meeting. However, he had complaints on the intersection of 35W and Highway 8--many persons don't stop before turning onto the bridge. The Clerk was instructed to write the State Highway Department asking them to provide adequate policing by the Highway Patrol at the intersection, also to reduce the speed limit to 40 on Highway 8 in the area and that more signs be installed as many motorists are confused. Mr. Bohjanen stated that there was to be a meeting of the four Villages, County Commissioners, and the Highway Department to straighten out the matter of the 'Lake Drive' exit sign. Possibly the sign in question could be put up at High - way 8. Mr. Bohjanen thought that in two weeks they should have all the information and the estimates for the printing of the big brochure. He also stated that the date of April 2 is set for the meeting between the C&BDC, Engineer, Chair- man of the P&Z and the Bonding Consultant. Mr. Bohjanen also inquired whether any road work could be done on Maple and Orange Streets as they are nearly impassible with mud and be. Mr. Rosengren 137 stated that ideally a horseshoe could be erected between the two, but this is now on private property. The Village cannot do filling and ditching under the minimal work agreement in effect. Mr. Gotwald stated that the residents should petition for road work for which they are willing to pay. Mr. L'Allier asked that Mr. Gotwald estimate the cost of gravelling Orange and Maple streets and the cost of fixing the drainage in the area. Mr. Bohjanen asked what the cost of time spent on the Youth Center had come to. Copies of the report as finally tabulated will be sent to the Council. Mr. Rosengren stated that he had been tabulating the necessary expenditures on the new building and equipment as thus: $40,000 for the building and $35,000 for the equipment (including a new police car, pickup truck or something similar and a tractor with a broom.) The cost of a metal building runs between $5-$10 per square foot. Building costs in general have gone up about 20 per cent in the last year. The Clerk was instructed to invite representatives from Butler Brothers and another firm to talk to the Council in May. The option on the 30 acres is to be taken in June. Mr. Gotwald showed literature on the Torrent drainage pump, advising that the Village buy one before the flooding begins. The cost would be $395.00 for the 3 1/2 hp pump. Mr. Locher reported that he would check further on the workmen's compensation policy as it seems firemen have been listed therein and charged for. He had not been able to net with Mr. Siegle on the lease of land on Baldwin Lake. Mr. L'Allier read the following police report: 4 stolen cars, 1 recovered; 7 misc. complaints, 1 dog complaint; 2 complaints on teen-age beer parties, 3 hospital runs; 2 snowmobile complaints; 1 each: domestic call, accident, helped motorist, trip to Anoka, burning car; 4 escapees from the Youth Center taking two hours. Mileage for the month was 1558 miles. The resolution drawn up by the Anoka County Association of Municipalities re- garding the Ham Lake site choice by the MAC to be approved by the Metro Council was read. Mr. Rosengren moved that the Council approve the resolution and authorize Mr. L'Allier to vote in favor of the resolution at the Association meeting this week. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. The Clerk was instructed to correct the resolution pertaining to the gross income tax legislative.proposal; the figure should be 1 1/4 % rather than 1 1/2%. Mr. L'Allier.reported that Rep. Vern Plaisance would submit our claim for Youth Center work to the Claims Committee. Mr. L'Allier then submitted a list of legislative bills on which the Anoka County Association was going to take a stand and asked for authorization to vote either for or against same: 1) metro sewer bill, #-335, H--237, forming a 7-man appointed board, abolishing NSSSD, etc. Mr. L'Allier then moved that he be authorized to vote against the bill. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. 2) Elective Council, H-757 & H-862; to which they were opposed as it didn't give enough representation for the suburbs and gave too much for the Metro area. Mr. L'Allier then moved that Lino Lakes oppose this bill. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. �l 1 3) Local consent for highways, H -1177, giving municipalities cooperation in the early planning stages of new highways. Mr. L'Allier moved that Lino Lakes go on record favoring this bill. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. 4) Increasing Village misdemeanor fines from $100 to $300 and 90 days maximum sentence for a single conviction, H -139. Mr. Bohjanen moved that Lino Lakes favor this bill. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. 5) Parks and open spaces, #S -857, Metro Council having power in the 7- county area, levying a 2f/ cigarette tax. Also L - -858, establishing a Park Board for the Metro area with bonding power to 40 thousand and having eminent domain. More checking will be done on this. 6) S -255, regulating rates of utilities by the State Public Service Commission. Mr. Bohjanen moved to go on record favoring this bill. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. 7) H -1080 on school negotiations, giving 2 -year contracts with automatic increases for cost of living hikes. Motion by Mr. Bohjanen to favor this bill. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. 8) Fiscal disparity bill still being reworked. 9) Split liquor bill, giving municipalities with municipal liquor es- tablishments the power to grant off -sale private licenses, amended to 'on and off sale'. Tabled for now. Mr. L'Allier stated that some bills were being proposed by the County Commissioners, but these would be studied next time. Mr. Herb Schoon inquired what was to be done with the 'town road; east from Baldwin Lake Road. He has purchased a piece of property adjoining the Water Department property and would like to build in a year or two. Mr. Locher read the letter he had received from the County Attorney pertaining to same. The County has not accepted the deed to the road and does not wish to; the road could probably be turned over to Lino Lakes if we really want it. However, the concensus of the Council seemed to be that we did not wish to take over another piece of road which needs a great deal of work at this time. Also, residents along this road had indicated in the past that they wished the road to be kept private. Mr. Schoon was told the only thing he could do would be to get the residents to petition for the Village to take it over and give service, for which they would pay. Mr. L'Allier announced that Mrs. Sarner was resigning as Village Assessor this summer. She had recommended that the County do the work (at a greater cost) or that another person be found (she mentioned that the Deputy Clerk, Kay Olson, had expressed an interest in the position and recommended Mrs. Olson for the position.) The Clerk will ask Kay about same. The concensus of the Council was that the cost of the County doing the work would be too high. Mr. Scherer inquired whether such a person didn't need a background with real - estate appraisal, but Mr. Locher replied in the negative. Mr. Jaworski moved that the bills be paid as audited. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 11:20.p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. All voted aye. (Bills next page) 1 1 1 BILLS: March 10, 1969 2335 State Treasurer PERA 2335 State Treasurer 2336 Bruce Fleming 2337 Babcock, Locher, etc. 2338 Waldemar A. Hill 2339 LeMieux - Johnson Agency 2340 Anoka County Union & Shopper 2341 Municipal Court 2342 Lino Lakes Mileage 2343 June Emerton 2344 Apache Office Supplies 2345 Circle Lex Lions Club 2346 NSP 2347 Mobil Oil Corp. 2348 Oskey Bros. Pet. Corp. 2349 North Central 2350 The New Miner Ford 2351 Centerville Garage 2352 M & I Auto Supply Co. 2353 Columbus Township 2354 W. F. Smith Tire and Battery 2355 Ashbach Aggregated, Inc. Emp. Contrib. Village Contribution Animal Control for Feb. Legal services from 2/10-2/25/69 Audit for 1968 Insurance policies Envelopes, printing Expenses unpaid plus fines due Fuel oil for Village Hall Clerk's supplies -petty cash Supplies Listings on calendar Hall, streets, parks Police, roads, wiperblades Police, parks, roads Gas for Lino warming house Small parts for truck Fuel, tire repair Starter and switch for truck Snowplowing from 1/7 -2/14 Snow tire and service Salt sand for streets $80.64 127.95 140.00 66.66 770.00 548.00 97.20 114.34 62.95 20.66 12.76 6.00 192.45 95.05 66.65 32.07 53.72 29.72 31.48 618.00 19.50 42.94 Minutes approved at the meeting of March 24, 1964// 96 C erk- Treasurer The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on March 24, 1969 was called to order at 8:08 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. The following correction was made to the March 10 minutes: last page, third par,- agraph, after 'position' add and 'recommended Mrs Olson for the position.' Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. A copy of the letter from the State Highway Department to the Anoka County Highway Department regarding the turnback of Old Highway 8 to the County was passed around. The Clerk read a letter from the Centerville Council requesting a meeting with Lino Lakes regarding the drawing up of a new fire contract. Mr. Bob Lamotte, former fire chief for Centerville, was present and mentioned that the new contract probably would be based on a proreted per capita basis. The date of April 3 at 8 p.m. was set for a get - together with Centerville on this. The Clerk will contact the Cen- terville Clerk to see if the time is convenient. Lino Lakes' claim for costs incurred at the Youth Center has become Senate File No. 1459. Forms were sent out to be completed. This will be done by the Clerk and the Mayor. A letter regarding courses for fire fighters will be sent to.Mr. Juleen. The Civil Defense Auxiliary requested permission to purchase 10 ladies jackets from Montgomery Wards at an approximate cost of $185.00.Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize the Auxiliary to purchase the jackets. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried.